Visualizing Microbiome
Our bodies are home to a diverse array of microorganisms that play a critical role in our overall health and well-being. Understanding the intricacies of these microbial communities is crucial for diagnosing and treating a range of diseases, from irritable bowel syndrome to cancers and obesity. The challenge lies in processing and interpreting the vast amounts of data generated by these studies. That's why the development of new data visualization tools is essential for unlocking the full potential of microbiome research. The latest methods for visualizing and analyzing microbial population structures include freely accessible web-based tools such as Visualization and Analysis of Microbial Population Structures (VAMPS), MicrobiomeAnalyst, Mian, gcMeta, Microbiome Toolbox, and R-based Genepiper and MANTA. The gut microbiome changes rapidly under the influence of different factors such as age, dietary changes or medications to name just a few. Exploring and understanding chang...